ADCCI and Nigeria probe trade ties

Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ADCCI) and Nigeria have probed means of developing trade ties.

In a meeting with Ambassador of Nigeria, Alhaji Bashir Yuguda, Chamber Director-General Mohammed Rashid Al Hameli called for benefitting from the investment opportunities and facilities offered by Abu Dhabi. The two sides discussed the possibility of importing building steel, which satisfies Gulf specifications, from Nigeria,

For his part, the ambassador said many Nigerian investors are interested in investing in Abu Dhabi, and added the Nigerian President will visit the UAE to sign agreements.

He said Nigeria can export agricultural products such as cotton, rubber, peanuts, coca, soy beans, and tea as well as minerals such as gold, diamond, steel and aluminium.

Nigeria is ready to supply wide arable land for UAE investment, he said.